How Premier League sides are ruling Europe
Premier League clubs have flexed their muscle on and off the field in Europe, with five English sides finishing in the top eight of the Champions League group phase.
Premier League clubs have flexed their muscle on and off the field in Europe, with five English sides finishing in the top eight of the Champions League group phase.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Wednesday that a “catastrophic” run of Champions League matches against some of Europe’s best sides had set his team up perfectly for the play-off round as he shrugged off suggestions not qualifying directly for the last 16 was a failure.
Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona booked last-16 places in the Champions League on Wednesday, as holders Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid missed out on the top eight.
Arsenal bring their perfect Champions League league-phase record to the Emirates on Wednesday night as they host Kairat on the final matchday.
Napoli host Chelsea at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Wednesday night with contrasting Champions League objectives at stake.
The final matchday of the revamped UEFA Champions League league phase arrives on Wednesday night with qualification scenarios still finely balanced across the table.
Fine margins define a Champions League night as defending champions PSG welcome Newcastle United with progression in sight.
Holders Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs battling for direct passage to the last 16 of the Champions League going into the final round of the league phase this week.
Real Madrid are aiming to seal direct passage to the Champions League last 16 at Benfica on Wednesday – but standing in their way is their divisive former coach Jose Mourinho.
Napoli are on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League as the troubled Italian club face Chelsea on Wednesday racked by a deep injury crisis and a faltering Serie A title defence.